Wheel Conditioning

Proper wheel conditioning is a critical part of any grinding process. The condition of the wheel will determine the wheel's ability to meet the part finish requirements and metal removal rate capabilities. The grains in the wheel can be sheared to create a smooth condition or fractured to create a course open condition utilizing dressing parameters.

• Truing the wheel and restoring the form will happen simultaneously while you are conditioning the wheel.

• Conditioning a wheel with a stationary tool or a rotary dresser/pizza cutter are the same if you are working with a known radius tip.

• When using a stationary tool or a rotary dresser, the traverse rate across the wheel face will determine the wheel condition.

• Slower rates give a finer finish and faster rates give a courser finish.

• Conditioning the wheel with a shaped diamond dressing roll requires the roll to be plunged into the grinding wheel at a predetermined speed and infeed rate.

• Controlling the speed ratio and infeed rates are a critical part of acquiring and maintaining the desired wheel condition.

• Counter-Directional dressing will sheer the grains and create a smooth wheel face.

• Uni-Directional dressing will fracture the grains and create a rough wheel face.